Florida Hospital Orlando seeks to hire a Cardiothoracic Surgery RN who will embrace our mission to extend the healing ministry of Christ.

Facility Profile:

Located on a lush tropical campus, our flagship hospital, 1,107-bed Florida Hospital Orlando, serves as the major tertiary facility for much of the Southeast, the Caribbean and South America. Florida Hospital Orlando houses one of the largest Emergency Departments and largest cardiac catheterization labs in the country. We are already one of the busiest hospitals in the nation, providing service excellence to more than 32,000 inpatients and 125,000 outpatients each year

Department Profile:

Our expanding Cardiovascular Operating Room performs over 3,500 procedures a year offering challenging and rewarding work in both adult and pediatric cardiac surgery. We possess an extensive minimally invasive program using the latest Robotic and Thoracoscopic treatment technologies. The Pediatric Congenital Heart Program has expanded to produce optimal outcomes for the pediatric population. As part of the Transplant Institute, we perform heart and lung transplants. An OR internship training program, department in-service education programs and a professional practice advancement ladder are offered as well. In addition, we offer opportunities for RN’s to both scrub and circulate.

Florida Hospital Orlando’s Cardiovascular Institute is a State of the Art, Comprehensive Surgical Center supporting both Adult and Pediatric Patients (Coronary Revascularization, Heart Valve Replacement/Repair, TAVR, Laser Lead procedures, LVAD/ECMO, and Complex Aortic Procedures). We are proud to present a new Hybrid Room and Pediatric OR allowing our team of surgeons, nurses and surgical technologist the most comprehensive available technology to better serve our community. The Cardiovascular Institute has received National Recognition on Quality and Innovation as we continue to enhance our patient experience as a leading provider for Cardiovascular Care.

The Registered Professional Nurse (RN) is responsible for providing and supervising direct and indirect total nursing care responsibilities to identified age specific groups. Utilizing the nursing process (assessing, planning, implementing and evaluating) in achieving the goals of the nursing department. Adheres to the Florida Hospital Corporate Compliance Plan and to all rules and regulations of all applicable local, state and federal agencies and accrediting bodies. Actively participates in outstanding customer service and accepts responsibility in maintaining relationships that are equally respectful to all.

Knowledge, Skills, Education, & Experience Required:

Organizational and multi-tasking skills

Knowledge of nursing care methods and procedures

Ability to work as a Team player within a unit

Effective verbal and oral communication and problem-solving skills

EKG (based on patient population; see document EKG and Advanced Life Support Requirements)

Graduate of a school of nursing

Bachelor’s degree in Nursing (Preferred)

Licensure, Certification, or Registration Required:

Current registration with Florida State Board of Nursing as a registered professional nurse

Basic Life Support (BLS) certification

Advanced life support certification (ACLS)

Professional certification (Preferred)

ACLS, PALS, NRP (based on patient population; See document EKG and Advanced Life Support Requirements) (Preferred)

Job Responsibilities:

Demonstrates through behavior Florida Hospital’s Core Values of Integrity, Compassion, Balance, Excellence, Stewardship and Teamwork as outlined in the organization’s Performance Excellence Program

NURSING PROCESS: Based on the assessment and diagnosis, sets measurable and achievable short and long-range goals for the patient (ANA, 2012), assisting in the development and implementation of an individualized plan of care. Prioritizes and completes follow up assessments, evaluates and modifies plan of care as need. Nursing practice reflects mutual goal setting and whole person care including meeting the needs of the mind, body and spirit. (King, 1995)

NURSING KNOWLEDGE: Demonstrates the ability to assess and interpret diagnostic data relative to patient age and condition, including, but not limited to lab results, non-invasive monitoring data and interdisciplinary team notes. Nursing practice reflects the application of knowledge and skills pertaining to all diagnoses, procedures, medications, complications, and equipment associated with unit patient population.

PATIENT SAFETY: Nursing practice reflects the application of knowledge, skill and adherence to all pertinent regulatory standards. Follows strict infection prevention precautions. Adheres to policy and procedure regarding all aspects of medication safety. Practice reflects importance of patient teaching and takes advantage of opportunities, both planned and unplanned, to carry it out in accordance with plan of care

COMMUNICATION: Promotes an exceptional patient experience by abiding to compassion and image standards and fostering excellent nurse-patient relationships through effective/therapeutic communication with the patient, family, and visitors, including but not limited to and as applicable, hourly rounding. Exhibits ability to utilize appropriate techniques, verbiage, and resources in all interactions with the patient to their level of understanding. Communicates effectively with interdisciplinary team by completing thorough hand off communication in all situations. Follows chain of command when appropriate.

DOCUMENTATION: Demonstrates knowledge and skill in the recording and accessing of all patient information in electronic medical record according to policy and in real time. Performs appropriate and legible documentation, recording all procedures and assessments within established timeframes, and in accordance with standards of care, departmental policy and practice guidelines.

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT: Abides by American Nurses Association Scope, Standards and Code of Ethics. Participates in practice changes, process improvement initiatives and completes all required education by the due date. Supports quality standards and initiatives set by the department. Exhibits desire to learn, teach, mentor and advance nursing skills.

RELIEF CHARGE NURSE (as applicable): Under the supervision of a manager, assumes authority of the daily operations of the unit/department and is the primary resource nurse for a specific shift. Manages staff accountability and adherence to regulatory requirements. The leadership responsibility includes but is not limited to facilitation of the team dynamics of patient care, patient experience and patient flow including managing staff assignments. Additional management responsibilities include effective conflict resolution, patient/staff rounding and communication, resource utilization, comprehensive hand off communication and completion of unit specific audits/checklists as required or assigned.

May perform waived and/or non-waived Point of Care Testing. If performing non-waived Point of Care Testing, as defined in AHCA rule 59A-7.034, must have approved competency and documented proof (copy of either diploma or transcript, at the highest level of academic achievement) at the time of Florida Hospital non-waived Point of Care training.

If you want to be a part of a team that is dedicated to delivering the highest quality in patient care, we invite you to explore the Cardiothoracic Surgery RN opportunity with Florida Hospital Orlando and apply online today.

*Bonus Details:

Applicable experience required.

Must live 50 or more miles from 601 East Rollins Dr., Orlando, FL to qualify.

Florida Hospital is dedicated to improving lives not only in Central Florida, but also around the world. As a destination hospital, we are committed to serving the health care needs of our patients with a holistic approach to heal the mind, body and spirit. We strive to be the hospital of choice for patients, physicians and employees. Over the last 100 years, Florida Hospital’s mission remains unchanged: to extend the healing ministry of Christ.